Sultan Suleiman Khan

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Brief description of the relationship between Suleiman and Mihrimah:

1. Unconditional adoration Mihrimah was the "apple of the Sultan's eye," his beloved daughter, and the "Moon and Sun." He showed her a tenderness and warmth unmatched by anyone else in the dynasty. He saw her as a continuation of his love for Hurrem.

2. Exceptional leniency Suleiman forgave her for things that would have cost others their lives. He overlooked her involvement in her mother's intrigues and allowed her to speak her mind openly, even when it conflicted with his decisions.

3. Trust and partnership Over the years, she became his chief advisor and confidant. After Hurrem's death, Mihrimah became her father's sole support, managing the harem and having the right to enter his chambers unannounced.

4. Marriage as the only sacrifice The only time Suleiman treated her harshly was by marrying her off to Rustem Pasha for the sake of the state. Despite this, he remained guilty for her unhappy marriage to the end of his life and tried to compensate for it with unlimited power.

Bottom line: For Suleyman, Mihrimah was untouchable. She was the only person whose loyalty he never doubted, and the only one he allowed to argue with him.